Penguins are highly social creatures with 1,000’s of them on a tiny unfrozen section of land to breed.  To successfully breed they need this highly congregated social event, which can be described as a soap opera to say the least. That and they are just too cute for words...

However, no matter how many there are I always tend to see just one animal on its own just standing and staring into space. It does remind me that every once in a while we all need a small break and some ‘me’ time, regardless of how social and busy with life we can be at times.  Taking a brief moment to stop, breathe and simply be present in that moment.
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<center>**A Chinstrap penguin standing on a rock on Half Moon Island**
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